Achieving globalization of AACSB accounting programs with faculty-led study abroad education. (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meier, Heidi Hylton; Smith, Deborah Drummond
• Is Part Of: Accounting education. Volume 25:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Study abroad -- short study abroad -- AACSB accounting schools -- globalization -- internationalizing the accounting curriculum; Accounting -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Business ethics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 657.0711
• DOI: 10.1080/09639284.2015.1118391
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0963-9284

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper is motivated by recommendations from the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Pathways Commission, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators to increase global exposure in the accounting curriculum. Some schools have responded to these demands by offering short-duration, faculty-led, study abroad programs. We explain how these programs play a vital role in fulfilling the educational advisory boards' calls to internationalize the accounting curriculum and investigate the extent to which schools are incorporating these programs. This paper provides a review of the details from our hand-collected data on the short programs that are offered by AACSB-accredited institutions. We integrate the information from our collection of data on existing programs, prior literature, pronouncements from educational advisory boards, and select faculty interviews to offer an analysis of the course design and travel considerations for schools contemplating such an opportunity for students in their programs.